Iron Oath Weekly

Show Day: NPC Supplement Giant Colorado Muscle Classic In this episode Ryan and Lauren discuss bodybuilding shows and what to expect as a first time competitor or spectator. Bodybuilding is a niche sport and one you may not be too familiar with, so we break down all the details for you in this episode.Into: Colorado Muscle Classic Oct. 5th —> peak week, show day run down, what we thought of the show, what to expect as a spectator, different federations What do we have in common segmentOver season

In this episode we discuss everything gym etiquette. Some of these are fairly obvious, but I guarantee there will be some that you haven't heard of before. We start out with some rapid fire ones that are more typical. For example, wiping down your equipment, when you should film yourself, how to use chalk and more.Then we deep dive into some more nuanced topics of gym etiquette, which is the part where you really get some bang for your buck. I think a lot of these topics are supposed to be

In this episode Lauren and I discuss where the heck we have been, how my thumb almost got cut off, timezone traveling, and our main topic of body dysmorphia. Check out the outline below!Episode overviewDefine BDWho deals with itWhy people deal with itPlastic surgery/Cultural normsWhy its prevalent in bodybuilding/fitnessOur experience with it and how we deal with it. We dive deep into how body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is diagnosed clinically, the various treatments offered, why men and women deal

Hey everyone!On this episode we talk about 6 things we have learned about fitness and nutrition over our years of training. These are mistakes we made along the way that lead to slower gains, injuries, frustration, wasted money, and decreased performance. Thats why we wanted to do this episode. We don't want you to have to take the long road and make the same mistakes we did.We dive deep into whether supplements are necessary, the difference between strength and hypertrophy training, the essentials

In this episode we talk about a habit that we have been doing since the beginning of our relationship. We swear by it and honestly it has helped us avoid and conquer so many hardships together. People always stress the importance of communication in any relationship, but especially romantic ones. Thats where Sunday Questions come into play.Sunday Questions are essentially a weekly check-in for you and your partner. Its a time to reflect on the week and discuss how you showed up for each other, what

Hey everyone! This episode is all about helping you guys lose weight. Whether you want to get lean for a beach vacation, your wedding, or a bodybuilding show this one is for you.We walk through several different diet modifications and swaps that apply to many of the common mistakes in dieting. A lot of these mistakes we learned ourselves by making them or by helping clients though them. The food swaps that we cover make a big difference. Even cutting 100 calories a day consistently will add up to

Do you struggle with consistency in the gym or the kitchen? This is one of the most common complaints we hear, so we dedicated a whole episode to helping you dial this facet of fitness. We outline many tangible steps to create consistency and outline exactly what has worked for us and our clients. Many of these recommendations are based off of years of experience. Also, we walk through our educational background and training experience that we draw on to make these recommendations with much banter